Underfloor Heating

Guide to Underfloor
Heating

What is underfloor heating?

Although Underfloor Heating is
hugely popular these days it is most certainly not a new idea.
Underfloor heating was invented by the Romans who used channels
beneath the floor to circulate warm air from a furnace which in
turn warmed the floor and the living space above.

The principle of underfloor
heating hasn't changed in centuries. The floor is used like a
massive radiator. Although modern UFH systems tend to use warm
water passing through a coil of pipe, or in electric systems a
cable that warms up to radiate heat, the floor still provides a
large surface area through which warmth is gently and evenly
imparted to the living area.

The most notable advancement in
UFH technology is controllability. What once took a battery of
slaves can now be done at the mere touch of a button.

Advantages of underfloor
heating

There are numerous
advantages to an underfloor heating system - not least
of all the fact that you have no wall space taken up
with unsightly radiators. This offers you total freedom
when deciding on where furniture, tables, televisions
etc should reside - and the ability to change your mind
should you wish to do so.

One of the most noticeable
attributes of an underfloor system is the gentle way it
warms the living space. The effect is in fact so gentle
you could be excused for not noticing the cosy ambience
being created as the floor evenly warms across its
entirety. The gentle balanced climate created differs
greatly from the potentially scalding hot spots and
chilly cold areas that result with traditional radiator
systems.

Absolute luxury of underfloor
heating

A warm floor is wonderful to walk
on - quite noticeable with bare feet. No matter how well a
radiator heats a room the floor never feels warm to the touch.
Because UFH heats from beneath, the floor benefits too. As the
warmth rises from the floor the air in the room warms evenly
from floor to ceiling and from wall to wall. Control is easy
too. With a full system, each area in your property (known
as a zone) is governed by its own thermostat. This gives you
control of each zone independent of the temperature setting in
others - A vast improvement on the thermostat in hallway
concept!

Underfloor heating for a healthier
lifestyle

A warm floor is actually healthier
to live with. Did you know, dust and carpet mites cannot live in
a warm dry environment? This is of course wonderful news if you
happen to suffer with an allergy or respiratory ailment that is
exacerbated by the presence of mites.

Running costs of UFH

With underfloor heating running at
a lower temperature a significant 15-40% saving can be made on
running costs when compared to traditional heating systems.

So which proprietary
underfloor heating systems should you choose?

Like many things in life, just
because it calls itself underfloor heating is no guarantee of
quality. Some system manufacturers lure you into installing
their product on initial price then make it difficult and
expensive to obtain parts and spares in the event you should
need them. Some systems are less reliable than others. Some
products are less robust and prone to failure or leaks.

Cheap can often mean cheerful. You
definitely don't want to go there! Underfloor systems take a lot
of effort to install, so you want to ensure there's no need for
digging up to repair unnecessary problems! On the other hand,
you don't need to waste money buying the dearest as top dollar
is no guarantee either. Choosing a product made by a reputable
manufacturer does not mean you need to pay through the nose, but
it will ensure quality.

When choosing your system we
suggest you choose a manufacturer who cares about reputation.
For this reason we offer you...

Underfloor Heating by
MYSON.

Myson and their reputation
are simply huge in the heating industry. Their portfolio is vast
and their experience second to none. Their sales are worldwide,
and for good reason - quality.

Myson have a solution to
every underfloor heating project. Be it a small addition to your
property, an adaptation or a complete new build, Myson can
supply everything from a Small Area Pack (a complete underfloor
kit in a box) to a fully designed bespoke Underfloor Heating
specification with layout drawings, component lists and all the
hardware packaged and shipped, ready for you to commence
installation.

And what's more, the quotation
process is absolutely free! Just send us details of your
project (a sketch or plan drawings) and leave the rest to us. In
return you will receive a most competitive quotation. Upon your
instructions to proceed the hardware to make your installation a
reality will be shipped. Simple!

Just send us details of your
project. You can do so by email, Fax or
post. Your project will be treated with priority and a
no-obligation TRADE PRICE quotation for the hardware to complete
the job will be prepared. If you would like to talk things
through first then why not give us a
call. We are here to help.

Please note:

1. We are merchant
suppliers of underfloor heating equipment. Due to the wide
geographical area we cover we cannot and do not
offer an installation service. Although installation may look
complicated, it is in fact fairly simple.

2. We are unable
to offer 'rough estimates' or 'ballpark figures' based on a loose
description of a project or installation area. We are not being
awkward, it is simply too difficult to guess as quotes take
into account many factors that might not seem obvious. It is
much quicker to send us details and take advantage of the
no-obligation quote.

3. As merchant
suppliers our quotes will be TRADE PRICES intended for the
supply of goods to persons in the trade. By seeking a Trade
Price Quote (rather than a Retail Price Quote) our dealings with
you will be subject to Trade Terms and
Conditions.

If you are happy with your quote
and you wish to proceed to order, your goods will be delivered
(everything you need) in a single drop. There will be no need to
go looking for bits and pieces. We'll take the headache out of
what can be quite a complicated shopping list.

Best of all, there will always be
somebody just a phonecall away if you or your installer need
on-the-job technical advice.

Single Room and SMALL AREA PACKS - Underfloor
heating in a box!

If your project is fairly simple
and limited to a small area (a single room for example), then
take a look at the
SMALL AREA PACKS we supply. Small area packs
are designed to cope with the needs of smallish jobs without the
need to get involved in elaborate design and are packaged to
provide everything you'll need 'in a box'.

Tips and hints are available
elsewhere on this website to help you understand your task and
explain different ways that might be open to achieve your goal.